Associations of chinese-modified MIND diet with low muscle mass and physical performance among old adults in china: findings from the CLHLS 2018 national survey

Key Points

• To examine the relationship between adherence to the Chinese-modified MIND diet and muscle mass and physical performance in older adults in China.
• Analyzed data from the CLHLS 2018 national survey
• Assessed dietary habits using cMIND diet guidelines
• Evaluated muscle mass and physical performance metrics
• Higher adherence to the cMIND diet was linked to lower probabilities of low muscle mass (LMM)
• Better physical performance scores were associated with greater adherence to the cMIND diet